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Mirage IIIC
Dassault · France
The Mirage III was the first European combat aircraft to exceed Mach 2 in level flight. The "C" model was the first major production interceptor version. Its success in the Six-Day War made it a global sensation, leading to its use by air forces on nearly every continent.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1960 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 2,350 km/h (Mach 2.2) |
| Range | 1,200 km |
| Ceiling | 17,000 m |
| Engines | 1x SNECMA Atar 09C afterburning turbojet |
Armament & Payload
2x 30mm DEFA cannons; 2x AIM-9 Sidewinder or 1x Matra R530 missile.
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Mirage IIIC
Dassault · France
The Mirage III was the first European combat aircraft to exceed Mach 2 in level flight. The "C" model was the first major production interceptor version. Its success in the Six-Day War made it a global sensation, leading to its use by air forces on nearly every continent.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1960 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 2,350 km/h (Mach 2.2) |
| Range | 1,200 km |
| Ceiling | 17,000 m |
| Engines | 1x SNECMA Atar 09C afterburning turbojet |
Armament & Payload
2x 30mm DEFA cannons; 2x AIM-9 Sidewinder or 1x Matra R530 missile.